Baseball WA’s 2026 Derbarl Yerrigan Indigenous Round officially kicked off on Friday night as Braves and Morley faced off. The Eagles walked away with the DYHS Championship Title following a close 4-2 game.
This year, Derbarl Yerrigan are giving away amazing prize packs throughout the two weeks, plus a custom championship belt for the winning teams on Friday night games at NSR Hire Ballpark. Morley got the first belt, and this Friday 27 February, it will be a battle between Rockingham and South Perth.
The Indigenous Round activities kicked off with Derbarl Yerrigan guests at the ballpark, including Trevar Walley Stack (Elder) and Isaiah Walley Stack, who performed the Welcome to Country, as well as Destiny Taylor, who threw the first pitch. They were joined by Ragilen Kristnasawmy and Gemma Thomas.
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- Trevar Walley Stack (Elder Welcome to Country)
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- Trevar Walley Stack (Elder Welcome to Country)
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- Isaiah Walley Stack (Welcome to Country)
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- Destiny Taylor (first pitch)
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- Destiny Taylor (first pitch)
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- Destiny Taylor (first pitch)
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- Destiny Taylor (first pitch)
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- Braves and Destiny Taylor
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- Championship Belt
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- Morley Indigenous Round Winners
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- Ragilen Kristnasawmy, Gemma Thomas, Destiny Taylor
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- Ragilen Kristnasawmy, Gemma Thomas, Destiny Taylor
Photos: Mike Bahr
Thank you to everyone for participating and all the clubs who have been wearing their Indigenous Uniforms throughout the week as we celebrate community, culture, and baseball.
If you’re headed to NSR Hire Ballpark this Friday, keep in mind these event details:
• Giveaways: Spectators can visit the event desk, scan the QR code, and enter the draw to win prizes.
• Fan Packs: All attendees who sign in at the ballpark and provide their details will receive a special fan pack, including a Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service–designed baseball.
• Championship Belt: The winning team of each Friday night fixture (20th and 27th) will be awarded the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Championship Belt, recognising their victory during the Indigenous Round celebrations.
About Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation based in Western Australia dedicated to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality primary health care and community health services for Aboriginal people. Established to support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities, DYHS delivers a wide range of services including general medical care, preventive health programs, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, mental health support, and health promotion initiatives.
Operating multiple clinics across the Perth metropolitan region, DYHS focuses on improving health outcomes through culturally safe care, community engagement, education, and partnerships with local organisations. The service plays a vital role in strengthening Aboriginal health, empowering communities, and promoting holistic wellbeing for individuals and families.